Copper price up despite China demand concerns "The lockdown in China has already led to a slowdown in the domestic movement of base metals," said ANZ. MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 4, 2022 | 8:19 am
LME faces UK regulatory review over nickel market turmoil The Financial Conduct Authority will review the suspension and resumption of the nickel market last month. Bloomberg News | April 4, 2022 | 7:54 am
Tharisa plans to start platinum output in Zimbabwe in two years While Zimbabwe has the world’s third-biggest reserves of platinum-group metals, development has been stymied by political instability. Bloomberg News | April 4, 2022 | 7:48 am
Copper Mountain commissions trolley assist project for cutting carbon emissions This would "pave a solid foundation" to achieve the goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2035, Copper Mountain says. Staff Writer | April 4, 2022 | 7:45 am
China lifts aluminum exports as Western production slides Europe and the US need more aluminum. China, it seems, is going to supply it, writes Andy Home. Reuters | April 4, 2022 | 7:43 am
LME introduces 15% daily price limits for all metals The exchange suspended nickel trading on March 8 after prices spiked by more than 50% to hit $100,000 a tonne. Reuters | April 4, 2022 | 7:24 am
The battery metal really worrying China is lithium, not nickel Lithium carbonate in China jumped about 472% from a low last June to a record high on March 15. Bloomberg News | April 4, 2022 | 7:19 am
Ivanhoe, Vedanta among first seeking Saudi exploration licence Mining is a crucial part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s attempt to diversify the economy from oil. Bloomberg News | April 4, 2022 | 7:04 am
Carmakers dream of clean, green, mean electric machines An electric car is a clean car, right? If only it were so simple. Reuters | April 4, 2022 | 6:56 am